ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

everybody's, last night of "probation WIFE." A wife on probation sounds like some new experiment in the marriage system, but pretty Norma Talmadgo shows in her delightful study of a probation wife that the idea belongs to the sweet propinquity to make two hearts beat as one. The new production, an excellent film by Select Studio, tells the story of Jo Mowbray, a cafe girl who became a member of New York's most exclusive set—the famous "Four Hundred." A police raid on the cafe results in Jo being sent to the reformatory, from which she escapes after two years of slaveydom. She then lives with a wealthy New Yorker, who marries her, though she reserves to herself the status merely of a probation wife. How she wins hW love, and he hers, makes a charming idyll, beautifully acted, and gorgeously dressed Norma Talmadge as Jo, the cafe girl, has added another notch to her tally of successes. Supports includo "Stingaree" and a fine scenic, topical and educational picture.

THE PEOPLE'S. VIVIAN MARTIN IN "LITTLE COMRADE." To-night' 6 new bill at the People's presents Paramount'* dainty ingenue Vivian Martin in the role of a farmerette—in overalls attired —a bright &nd entertaining story of how she failed to pick pumpkins to the best advantage, •but she proved to be not far behind in picking a sweetheart. Miss Martin is supported by a selected cast of players, and a line vein of humor runs through the piece. The bill includes pictograph, comedy, and another of the famous Burlinghani scenic films, "Scrambles in the Alps."

"THE DANDIES OF 1920." Another large audience at the Empire Theatre last night confirmed the opinion established at the first" appearance of "The Dandies of ISO" that these artistes constitute one of the best combinations yet heard in New Plymouth. From the breezy musical introduction uutil the hilarious final, the members of this clever company kept their listeners in a high' state of amusement and satisfaction. Songs well sung aiid ensembles smartly presented, together with a large fund of clean, wholesome .■uiuedy, served to comprise a most agreeable and captivating bill-of-fare. The excellent part-singing, notably the "Maritana" selection and harmonised choruses, again proved a line feature of the performance. Miss Christina Andrews, Miss Madeline Knight and Mr Renn Millar all met with hearty appreciation, while the finished dancing of Mis* Annette Lang, and the great work put in by Mr. George Sharratt, the company comedian, supplied that excellent variety which makes the performances of "The Dandies" so acceptable to all.

"The Dandies"' will make tlwir final appearance to-night in a complete change of programme.

To-morrow, the company will appear at Waitftra. .

EVERYBODY'S AND THE PEOPLE'S. NEXT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. - "THE EXPLOITS OF U' 35." A lengthy and thrilling film, phototographed by the Germans themselves from the after deck of one of their sulimarines, entitled "The Exploits of U 35," will be-screened at Everybody's and the Peoples next Friday and Saturdav nights, and at livery body's matinee on Saturday afternoon. The picture was seized in Germany by the British Government and its bonafi'des are guaranteed But, it is stated, those who view the film will be completely convinced of its genuineness. U 35 is seen pursuing, shelling and sinking huge ocean cargo steamers and sailers. The crews of the •-■•-NT victims are seen taking to the boats, and when the final anclhnsr by t!... submarine ensues, tk doomed vessels are almost within a stone's throw. The German gun-crew are seen within a few feet of the cam11* T«' a f- <nff thß ( !" i<>k - fi >er in fightine the Allied vessels, many of which arc despatched in the pi c t„ rc . Arran<7(l . mentis have been made to screen this •'dm at both theatres, and the actual screening times will he advertised on the nights of showing